Specialized detective units of Japan's prefectural police, handling critical incidents
Two Cardiff men have been charged with conspiring to import a Class B drug and to facilitate exploitation, after two 17-year-olds were caught with 64kg of cannabis while travelling to the UK. The teens remain in custody in Thailand, with families and the Foreign Office assisting. A fourth man faces related charges and will appear in court on 4 September.
A stampede near a pavilion during Durga Puja in Kolkata has claimed 19 lives and injured dozens. Police say a sudden downpour triggered fear among worshippers, prompting a rush for exits. Authorities have ordered investigations into crowd-control and safety lapses, with security personnel and event organizers detained.